Outdoors Articles

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State Police remind visitors to the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (SIWA) that a seasonal ban on use and possession of alcohol takes effect May 1 and continues through Sept. 30. Persons found in violation of the new rule face fines of up to $6,250. The new Oregon Administrative Rule was adopted in March by the Oregon...
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Who is your favorite outdoor buddy? I have a couple, but my most loyal and willing hiking companion has four legs and never tires; my dog. So, while visiting my daughter in Texas, I braved the challenge of taking Ry, her gallon-sized kelpie for a walk around the nearby park. What could go wrong, right? A small dog, a strong leash,...
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will hold its annual public outreach meeting on April 28 in Gridley regarding North Central Region Type A wildlife areas. CDFW will take comments and recommendations from the public and provide updates on habitat conditions, availability of water for wetlands and possible impacts to hunter access on these public lands. State wildlife areas to be...
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What would you do to stay motivated to pursue your outdoors adventures? Would you start a podcast? That’s exactly what Rudy Giecek did when he realized that it had been entirely too long since he had last hit a trail. Rudy learned about hiking and camping the old fashioned way--with his dad. They spent a lot of time on trails. Rudy’s dad would...
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Despite its macabre name, Death Valley is home to frost-covered mountain peaks, the striking badlands and the Eureka Valley sand dunes. While the dunes may seem desolate, it has served as a habitat for unique species throughout its estimated 10,000-year existence. Among them is a large desert wildflower that’s been saved from extinction. Originally listed as endangered in 1978, the Eureka...
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